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In 2008 I started this blog with two goals:
  • 1) Inspire people to grab their mats and break out of ruts through a regular yoga practice
    • 1a. Connect with creative yoga people in Portland
  • 2) Document my journey from a burnt creative to a happier, more productive creative
    • 2b. Share wellness topics such as healthy eating and exercise regimes
    Initially I admit I thought it might be easy to maintain a blog, but now with over 2 years under my belt I have experienced how much work maintaining a blog actually is. Consistently generating relevant content is the toughest challenge for me. Despite my struggle to be efficiently prolific, blogging is rewarding and has helped me attain my goals.

    With this in mind, I want to share with you some of my favorite blogs in no particular order. When I am struggling to come up with material, I can count on the following blogs to inspire me.

    Leo Babauta's Zen Habits. Self-explanatory.

    Mark McGuinness' Lateral Action. All about creative entrepreneurship. Check out his Creative Rock Star series.

    Tim Ferris, Author of The 4-Hour Work Week and The 4-Hour Body. Case Studies in creation of what he calls a muse, a low-maintenance cash flow business.

    Get Rich Slowly. Multi-authored blog about personal finance. Oh look, here's an entry about blogging!

    Boingboing is where I read about current events. Telling, isn't it?

    Sean Bronner is a smart social media software designer writer guy who contributes to BoingBoing.

    Nubby Twiglet is an adorable local graphic designer whose entries range from photo essays of her outfits, vacations with her jet-set fashionista pal fellow blogger extraordinaire Gala Darling, to cool typography. Love both of 'em!

    John Patrick's beautiful dude-blog The Selvedge Yard features well-researched photo collections and engaging copy. Similar aesthetic sensibility to Austin gentlemen's style purveyor, Stag.

    Speaking of yoga, I LOVE Iyengar instructor Eve Johnson's blog. She has really great tips on alignment!

    When I need a jolt of graphic design inspiration I check out Inspiredology.

    Happy reading dear creative yoga-loving readers.

    xo Fawn
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    Winter Blues

    January can be tough for many reasons. After the high of the holiday season you may feel completely exhausted. In Portland it is full-fledged winter: grey skies, monsoon-like rain or freezing rain for another 4-5 more months.

    With this in mind I have compiled a list of ways to cure the winter blues. Engage your senses!

    1. Do something thoughtful for someone else. Pick up a pal from the airport, offer to take the dog for a walk, or volunteer with your favorite non-profit. Here is a video I made to cheer up a friend who just got diagnosed with cancer. (He giggled!)


    2. Compile an audio or video mix, then share with friends!

    3. Take a class or workshop. Since it is a fantastic time of year to be inside, why not learn a new skill?

    4. Call an old friend and laugh about old times!

    5. Have lunch with a new friend. New friendships = new perspectives!

    6. Rearrange your living or workspace. We are influenced by our environment, so make yours a place you want to be.

    7. Choose a hobby and devote time each day to practice. Play guitar, draw, sing, crochet, bake. Cultivate curiosity!

    8. Book a massage! Portland has a wealth of great LMT's. Personal favorites: Cydney Wilkes, Caroline Hoof, Crystal Calanca.

    9. Schedule an appointment with a Naturopathic Physician. Get a complete overview of your lifestyle and diet, make healthy change easy! Recommended: Alexis Shields, Jenny Tufenkian, Kate Smith. Plus the National College of Natural Medicine offers lower cost appointments at their teaching clinic.

    10. Take a hot bath with sea salt and essential oil of your choice, or visit Lush and invest in some bubbles!


    Love,

    Fawn
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    Fancy December

    My cousin young Drew took the photo above in my beautiful home state, Vermont. Thanks, Drew-a-lee!

    Today is the 6th day of Hanukah, mmmm leftover latkes (thx Ms. Leeb), with winter Solstice and Christmas right on its heels.

    Most of my immediate family will be in Austin to celebrate the Solstice soon, and I am so looking forward to it. No snow or mountains, just plenty of sun, rock n'roll, and laughs.

    With cute South Congress shops including Parts and Labor, Tesoros, Allen's Boots, and coffee at Jo's all within walking distance, we will easily keep ourselves occupied.

    If you are in cold Vermont, I highly recommend growing a sexy 'stache to keep it warm. And real.

    For those in our bountiful Pacific NW who are in the market for a rustic-contemporary vacation, check out these dreamy Rolling Huts.

    Unique, handmade objects make lovely gifts. I am super fond of Australian resin-crafters Dinosaur Designs.

    If planning a party, consider this advice on whom to invite from The Blushing Hostess blog:
    It is my opinion there should be an artist, a musician, a pol, a lawyer, a horse trader, an adventurer, a pilot, a dryly amusing Brit, and a siren.

    Have you checked out Isabella Rossellini's Green Porno animations for the Sundance Channel? Genius!




    Wherever you are and whatever you do, make space for yourself each day to notice your breath.

    Love and yoga,

    Fawn
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